The Extra Band/Strap Processing/Shipping Thread

[BillyTrimble]

Most of us haven't even gotten our watch, you want to start tracking the accessories to use with them? lol

Huh? What does one have to do with the other?

Yea, I have my watch. Should I not want my extra band until you get your watch, just out of sympathy or some weird kind homage to you even though I don't know you from Adam?

Please, everything is relative. You worry about your watch. I'll take care of my band. Thanks so much.

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I am surprised there is no progress. Some people had April 29- May shipping estimates for their bands.

Actually that was 4/29 to 5/12 *delivery* date. But nothing so far.

 

[zaneliu94]

I'm hoping the sport bands ship out sooner. Apple seems to be able to produce a large number of them quickly. Especially the white one which is what I ordered. I could really use it for my work outs

 

[Danny80y]

Ordered the 38 milanese loop on the 29th says May delivery.

 

[shortcut3d]

I am surprised there is no progress. Some people had April 29- May shipping estimates for their bands.

Obviously, April 29th didn't happen for my Black Leather Loop and May 1st is out of the question for any of the available in May bands as well. I think available in May will translate into the week of the 25th and those who didn't order the morning of pre-order will get delivery dates in June. Key words are "Available to ship" which means as long as it moves into Shipped by May 31 Apple held up their end. This is based on my experience with the 42mm SS BSB delivery window. For that watch, practically no US launch day watches and I think the first 6-7 minutes are the people who received them this week.

As of 05/01/2015 02:42:30

San Francisco, CA, United States

04/12/2015 20:48:00
38mm Milanese Loop
May
Processing Items

04/10/2015 00:17:00
38mm Black Classic Buckle
May
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04/10/2015 00:14:00
42mm Black Leather Loop
Apr 29 - May 12
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42mm Black Classic Buckle
May
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[leesweet]

No change on my two. At least we can check the orders now (for those of us that have an AW) with the updated Apple Store app, since it works on the AW without having to log in! Finally!

 

[Sodner]

No movement here on 4 different band orders. The first ordered right after our watches (which we did get on 4/24) at 5 after "go time". The rest I have been ordering as time has gone by hoping that a different color would ship sooner.

Still processing.............

 

[86939]

Are any individual band orders shipping?

I ordered a black sports band on 4/10 at 3:06 am and have not yet received it. What's strange is that I've received all three watches that I ordered at the same time, including my wife's that had a black sports band. Are the individual bands just not shipping yet? The time frame for shipping listed per Apple is 4/29 - 5/12, so I guess as long as I'm still in that window I should just be patient.

 

[pirategrad]

I ordered a black sports band on 4/10 at 3:06 am and have not yet received it. What's strange is that I've received all three watches that I ordered at the same time, including my wife's that had a black sports band. Are the individual bands just not shipping yet? The time frame for shipping listed per Apple is 4/29 - 5/12, so I guess as long as I'm still in that window I should just be patient.

I don't think single band had shipped to anyone. There was one I saw here on this forum that received a leather loop but it was because of service issue and it was expedited by Apple CS. Nothing else. I think watch orders are getting priority over single band orders.

 

[NJRonbo]

I don't think single band had shipped to anyone. There was one I saw here on this forum that received a leather loop but it was because of service issue and it was expedited by Apple CS. Nothing else. I think watch orders are getting priority over single band orders.

Yup. We are all waiting on our extra bands to ship. Maybe next week.

 

[KittenSwagger]

As of 05/01/2015 02:42:30

San Francisco, CA, United States

04/12/2015 20:48:00
38mm Milanese Loop
May
Processing Items

04/10/2015 00:17:00
38mm Black Classic Buckle
May
Processing Items

04/10/2015 00:14:00
42mm Black Leather Loop
Apr 29 - May 12
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42mm Black Classic Buckle
May
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You bought all those extra bands? Dang. Jelly.

 

[simsdaniel]

This is disappointing, I had expected to have five different bands for my Apple Watch right around now.

I purchased every type of band so I can change them out depending on the situation but due to this mess of a launch, I'm forced to use my Milanese regardless of the situation. I wouldn't have spent about $1,000 on bands if I were to know this would happen.

 

[Kr3tz]

No one is getting bands as they are trying to replace all the faulty ones sent out at launch. The bands that seem to be ok are the white, green and blue sports bands, classic buckle, Milanese loop and link bands. The reason for them not sending these out is to try hide the fact that they have issues with the other bands. Everyone would know immediately about problems with the others bands if they started shipping band orders. This wouldn't be good publicity. The taptic issue has already been enough bad publicity. It's all about damage limitation and saving face at the moment.

 

[Mythicstatus2]

No change on my two. At least we can check the orders now (for those of us that have an AW) with the updated Apple Store app, since it works on the AW without having to log in! Finally!

I am loving that feature. I have already checked several times today.

 

[Modernboy]

No one is getting bands as they are trying to replace all the faulty ones sent out at launch. The bands that seem to be ok are the white, green and blue sports bands, classic buckle, Milanese loop and link bands. The reason for them not sending these out is to try hide the fact that they have issues with the other bands. Everyone would know immediately about problems with the others bands if they started shipping band orders. This wouldn't be good publicity. The taptic issue has already been enough bad publicity. It's all about damage limitation and saving face at the moment.

What band issues? I haven't seen anyone who ordered a watch with a leather loop even get one, though they are available for exchange. Apple planned this one poorly.

 

[Haxley]

What band issues? I haven't seen anyone who ordered a watch with a leather loop even get one, though they are available for exchange. Apple planned this one poorly.

He was saying that nobody has gotten an extra band unless they had issues with the first one. On page 7 of this thread is a post of the only person who has gotten a second band, and it was a replacement.

 

[Haxley]

These bands gonna arrive before Apple bands
http://www.casetify.com/invite/udhkbj

 

[GaresTaylan]

These bands gonna arrive before Apple bands
http://www.casetify.com/invite/udhkbj

Yikes. Those look dreadful.

 

[shortcut3d]

You bought all those extra bands? Dang. Jelly.

My wife drove that decision after our try on appointment. I think she's more excited about the bands than the watch itself. Especially the elusive modern buckle, which both pink and blue are a "must".

 

[Haxley]

Yikes. Those look dreadful.

Making your own watch band is dreadful, yes, I agree?

 

[jrouse2]

Anyone order an extra band??

Just curious, has anyone ordered an extra band yet? I finally got my 42mm SS BSB on Wednesday but I'd like to order the classic leather band as an extra option for situations when I want to dress it up a bit more. Apple site shows May for both bands, I was just wondering if anyone ordered one and how long it took.

And one more thing, does anyone feel like the watch is a bit small? I work for a technology company and my coworkers all have Android smart watches which have bigger screens than my Apple watch. I love my Apple products but the small screen even on the 42mm is kind of a bummer compared to watches like the Gear S, Moto 360, and LG G Watch. Any thoughts?

 

[fishkorp]

My 42mm SS BCB arrived yesterday finally. My 2 sport bands (black and blue) have the 4/29 window, zero movement. Hope they ship early next week.

 

[andrewj]

Also waiting on 42 mm Milanese and 42 mm link, 4/29 to May 12, order XX:16:43. Still processing.

 

[KauaiBruce]

Just curious, has anyone ordered an extra band yet? I finally got my 42mm SS BSB on Wednesday but I'd like to order the classic leather band as an extra option for situations when I want to dress it up a bit more. Apple site shows May for both bands, I was just wondering if anyone ordered one and how long it took.

I think millions have been ordered. As far as I can tell very few have shipped. I think I saw ONE post of someone's box open but they had too few details to give us ANY clue of how they got it.

 

[Mr.C]

No one is getting bands as they are trying to replace all the faulty ones sent out at launch. The bands that seem to be ok are the white, green and blue sports bands, classic buckle, Milanese loop and link bands. The reason for them not sending these out is to try hide the fact that they have issues with the other bands. Everyone would know immediately about problems with the others bands if they started shipping band orders. This wouldn't be good publicity. The taptic issue has already been enough bad publicity. It's all about damage limitation and saving face at the moment.

What faulty bands. As far as I'm aware this has not been a major issue like you're saying. I haven't heard anywhere that certain bands have had faults and others are fine. Besides if one colour of sport band for example had a fault all the colours would have. What is your source of this information.

He was saying that nobody has gotten an extra band unless they had issues with the first one. On page 7 of this thread is a post of the only person who has gotten a second band, and it was a replacement.

That's not what he is saying. He is saying that there has been a major fault issue with certain types and colours of bands which to my knowledge has no truth in it.

 

[Sodner]

Honestly when do we think the "May" sport bands are going to ship?????????

I know I'm lucky to have my watch already and I'm not going to die without a sport band... But ya I'm anxious to get them and I'm just wondering what others are thinking.